Job Introduction
We believe that the site manager is a key role in the school community and we will offer you a warm welcome! We are looking to appoint someone who is highly motivated to help provide a safe, clean, attractive and engaging environment for our children and staff.
This role is full time and is paid on the support staff Grade D £27,780 - £30,564
The ideal candidate will be reliable, conscientious and take pride in their work. The candidate must have the skills, or be prepared to learn how, to carry out health and safety checks and routine maintenance. Training will be given so please do not be put off from applying if you have some, but not all the required skills/experience.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Act as key holder with responsibility for site security during your working hours.
- Site walks to ensure that everything is safe, clean and tidy – taking prompt remedial action where possible or reporting faults to third party contractors or Headteacher as appropriate.
- Regularly review the school site to establish areas that ‘need attention’ and to use initiative to pre-empt issues through the development of a maintenance programme;
- Act as a key holder for emergencies. Attend school in response to “call outs” in emergencies.
- Leading Health and safety and ensuring compliance with regulations across the site including all checks and monitoring, including fire, legionella, play equipment checks, COSHH, working at height and risk assessments.
- Undertake preventative maintenance and repairs (which could include plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating).
- Engaging, liaising and supervising contractors, including grounds maintenance teams.
- Keeping up to date with legislation and training.
- Monitoring and ordering cleaning products.
- Some cleaning duties.
- Using online systems to report maintenance issues and log readings.
- Good communication skills and able to manage their time effectively;
- Being able to work as part of a team as well as on their own, showing leadership when needed with contractors.
- You will be energetic, enthusiastic and physically fit as lifting, moving and handling of furniture and deliveries are an important part of the job.
- The ability to regularly review the school site to establish areas that ‘need attention’ and to use initiative to pre-empt issues through the development of a maintenance programme.
- Engage with community users ensuring booked facilities are accessible and ready for use.
- Take a proactive role in developing and maintaining the grounds of the school.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team to plan and deliver improvements to the building fabric and grounds, prioritise projects and support our Sustainability Plan.
- Support school activities and events, working flexibly to meet operational needs.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Michelle Close, School Business Manager on 01794 512047 or email m.close@romseyabbey.hants.sch.uk to arrange a suitable time for a visit.
Please use Hampshire's Support Staff application form and submit to m.close@romseyabbey.hants.sch.uk by 12 noon on Friday 27th February 2026
What We’re Looking For
· A positive, practical approach and a strong sense of pride in your work.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Flexibility and good interpersonal skills to relate well to pupils, staff, and visitors.
· Previous experience in site management or a similar role is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing and improving our facilities, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-presented school environment for our community.
In return we offer the following:
- An extensive CPD and induction programme·
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- A role with purpose
- A team that feels like a family
- We pride ourselves on being an employer that values the well-being of our staff as much as our pupils
- Job security that comes with being a vital part of our school’s future
We reserve the right to end this advert earlier depending on applications received
CVs will not be considered, only applications made using the Support Staff Application Form can be accepted.
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Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
